TIL woodpeckers wrap their tongues around their brains to cushion against the impact when they peck.
https://abcbirds.org/blog21/woodpecker-tongues/
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The Amazing Secrets of Woodpecker Tongues - ABC
Although seldom seen by casual birdwatchers, woodpecker tongues hold some big surprises and are a large part of what makes these birds unique.Kathryn (American Bird Conservancy)
